Breaking the Script. | The Novelists | TEDxUniversityofNevada

Through their songs Remember You Well, Above The Hiding and I Don’t Want To Be Like You, The Novelists encourage the audience to examine and break the cultural script on topics such as higher education, career, death and spirituality, among others. The Novelists are: Joel Ackerson - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar; Eric Andersen - lead vocals, piano: Zack Teran - vocals, upright and electric bass; Justin Kruger - vocals, mandolin, drums.
An elderly couple stands precariously on the railing of a 17-floor balcony… two teenagers unknowingly choose a murder scene for their parking date, and a young man throws off the shackles of a bullish culture. These are just a sample of the scenes in which you’ll find yourself immersed when you listen to The Novelists. Equally comfortable acoustic or electric, The Novelists showcase cliffhanger storytelling, multiple lead singers, and their signature four-part harmonies.
In 2013, they debuted The Novelists Book Club, a music subscription giving fans two original releases each month. In March 2014, they released Book One, the first of two albums chosen from the Book Club material. In addition to a headlining gig at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, The Novelists have become a mainstay on the West Coast festival, college and house concert circuits. They’ve shared the stage with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, John Prine, and Daryl Stuermer (Genesis).
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[@ericackerson3506]

Fantastic, touching and poignant!

[@JuliaAckerson]

What an incredibly talented group of musicians!!! I love the performance and the message!

[@BretSimmons]

Love this. Great performance!

[@robbtim176]

LOVE you dudes! Keep killing it!

[@mroznito]

Powerful performance! LOVE you guys!

[@pn5492]

Went to a house party with these guys tonight. Incredible group live!!! Even better than the studio mix. So interesting how you started Eric. It’s almost like you wrote my story in this song. Maybe why I was so drawn to your music even before I saw y’all live. I really related to your music and especially to you Eric, Zach and Miguel after eating with you guys. Good luck with your pursuits. You deserve rock star status!!

[@aaronsion9135]

You guys sound pristine

[@LefflerChristine]

Saw them live last night at Joe's Garage in San Mateo, they were fabulous and it was Standing Room Only!

[@ronaldreed6487]

wow...

[@antones2112]

Better than the last 4 Dream Theater albums

[@zuhrazozo3047]

Kwel (cool)